Workforce Development
Lifespan Workforce Development provides the opportunities, inspiration and education to help you find your career in health care.
About Our Program
Lifespan Workforce and Youth Development offers practical work experience, mentorship under professional career experts, training and education strategies.
We offer various youth development and employment programs that serve different career interests. Explore all of the opportunities and find one that works for you.
Adult and Youth Workforce Employment Programs
Project Search is for those currently eligible to receive services from the Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services and/or eligible to receive services from the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals and are ages 21 and older.
Contact: Tiana Whittington, 401-444-8965, twhittington@lifespan.org
The Workforce STAT Summer Radiologic Technologist Assistant (SRTA) Program operates as part of the Summer Youth Employment Program. The SRTA program provides education on basic skills, competencies, and safety to prepare students for positions in clinical departments in diagnostic imaging. A radiologic technologist assistant (TA) provides support to the radiologic technologist and imaging department.
Contact: syeapplications@gmail.com
The Workforce STAT Pharmacy Technician Training Program features a series of interconnected educational training and support services for those ages 18 and older. The program was designed by and for Rhode Island’s growing health care industry and will meet health care industry needs by transforming, in an accelerated manner, a group of unemployed and underemployed entry-level Rhode Islanders into prepared, well-qualified pharmacy technicians to care for patients.
Contact: workforcestat@gmail.com
Lifespan's program is designed to promote career exploration and youth development. The program offers an eight-week paid summer employment experience at a Lifespan hospital or Lifespan Corporate Services for teens 16 to 19 years old.
Contact: Jocelyn Toribio, 401-444-8520, jtoribio2@lifespan.org
The Workforce STAT CNA Program features a series of interconnected educational training and support services for those ages 18 and older. The program was designed by and for Rhode Island’s growing health care industry and will meet health care industry needs by transforming, in an accelerated manner, a group of unemployed and underemployed entry-level Rhode Islanders into a prepared, well-qualified CNA workforce to care for patients.
Contact: workforcestat@gmail.com
The Seacole Scholars Program, named for pioneering nurse Mary Seacole, is a summer employment opportunity for high school students, ages 16 to 21, who have their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licenses. This program is run by Rhode Island Hospital's nursing department and operates as part of the Lifespan Summer Employment Program.
Contact: syeapplications@gmail.com
Year Up is a one-year intensive training program that provides low-income young adults, ages 18 to 24, a combination of hands-on skill development, college credits, corporate internships and professional support.
Contact: Tiana Whittington, 401-444-8965, twhittington@lifespan.org
The Importance of Volunteers
Adrianne Walsh, volunteer services manager, explains the impact hospital volunteers have on our patients.
Youth Educational and Development Programs
Brown Refugee Youth Tutoring and Enrichment (BRYTE)
Contact: brown.refugee.tutoring@gmail.com
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Careers in Health Exploration Day
Contact: Lisa Coble, 401-845-1635, lcoble@Lifespan.org
Computer Science for Rhode Island (CS4RI)
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Groundhog Job Shadow Day
Contact: Robin Zaman, 401-444-8009, rzaman@lifespan.org
Lifespan Mentoring Program
Contact: Robin Zaman, 401-444-8009, rzaman@lifespan.org
The Miriam Hospital Community Investment Grants
Contact: Monica Anderson, 401-793-3157, manderson5@Lifespan.org
Newport Met School Internship Program
Contact: Lisa Coble, 401-845-1635, lcoble@Lifespan.org
Power Lunch Reading Program
Contact: Robin Zaman, 401-444-8009, rzaman@lifespan.org
Salve Regina University Service Advocates Program
Contact: Lisa Coble, 401-845-1635, lcoble@Lifespan.org
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Young Doctors Club
Contact: Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex, 401-456-1781
Prepare for Your Career and Volunteer
When you volunteer you are giving something back to your community by lending a helping hand to people and organizations. What you may not realize is that volunteering also benefits you as an individual. There are many good reasons to get involved in the community, including learning something about yourself. Lifespan offers volunteer opportunities for both teens and adults.
If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, Lifespan is the place to visit. Youth are especially encouraged to volunteer during high school and college. Volunteering will earn you references that can help with your job search, and college application process. The skills you gain during an internship will also be beneficial in your future career.